Vital Postpartum Recovery with Ayurveda

Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, has a complete system of postpartum care that results in a strong postpartum recovery. Alexandra Latten, a Newborn Care Specialist, saw firsthand the astonishing rejuvenative effects Ayurvedic postpartum care had on new mamas. During her recent Online Summit for first-time parents, she interviewed me on the ins and outs of nurturing the mother through Ayurveda.
New mamas go through their own rebirth when their baby is born. How would you like to start again?

Interview Sneak Peek 😲

This recording is packed with lots of actionable tips on how to have a strong postpartum recovery.

Here are some of the highlights:

3:40 ~ What is Ayurveda?

6:40 ~ Soothing postpartum Vata 

12:48 ~ Honoring postpartum/mother’s rebirth

14:13 ~ Basics of postpartum diet

18:30 ~ Proper use of meat

 

 

20:32 ~ Proper use of milk

21:29 ~ The truth about using turmeric postpartum

24:40 ~ Mother’s massage

27:54 ~ Belly-wrapping

29:30 ~ How to ensure your newborns health

30:42 ~ Onions and garlic: medicine or menace

32:41 ~ Baby massage

37:38 ~ Elements of a good postpartum care plan

41:50 ~ Should the room be warm or cool?

What was your major “AH HA!” moment during this recording?

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